Piers - Brixton - Piano

Methodology

30 year old composer. Classically trained at Salisbury Cathedral becoming Head Chorister in my final year. Originally a cellist before finding my way into writing and composition through the piano. Currently writing my debut classical piano album.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

I teach Piano & Singing classically for grades and for fun also covering 'Pop' 'Soul and 'Blues'. I also teach Composition, Music Theory and Beginner Guitar

- Tell me about your qualifications.

I graduated from BIMM (Brighton Institute of Modern Music) with a Professional Diploma in Songwriting in 2008 and passed my grade 8 singing and piano when I was 12 in 1999.

- How much do you charge?

£55 an hour including time/travel out to students homes

- Where do you teach?

I travel out to students homes covering South, South - West and West London.

- When are you available?

Week days and Weekends

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

All ages and levels welcome

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

Grades 1 - 8 and beyond. I also prepare students for music scholarship auditions, school performances and competitions.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

Teaching is all about the individual. I vary my methods to suit each pupil. Some work best visually while others prefer a more practical approach. I try and make learning as fun, interesting and diverse as possible whether preparing for exams or learning for fun.

Background

- What kind of experience do you have?

I'm a professional musician and have been teaching children and adults for the past 10 years. I was a chorister at Salisbury Cathedral for 4 years becoming head chorister in my final year and then went on to be the top music scholar at Bradfield and then Bedales. I gig regularly in London weekly and have toured throughout the U.K Europe, South Africa and Japan.